San Francisco Bay Area

$71+ Cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) to San Francisco Bay Area

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — SFO
Aug 30 — Sep 61
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Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to San Francisco Bay Area

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Orleans to San Francisco Bay Area flight deals. Data was last updated August 25, 2025.

Round-trip from

$150
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$71
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$358
From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to San Francisco Bay Area
One-way flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to San Francisco Bay Area
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($31 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025

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Cheapest flights from New Orleans to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 25, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/1410:46 amMSY - OAK
1 stop13h 03mSpirit Airlines
Sat 10/186:00 amOAK - MSY
1 stop21h 21mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/24$150
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/179:42 pmMSY - OAK
1 stop12h 07mSpirit Airlines
Tue 10/218:44 amOAK - MSY
1 stop18h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/24$172
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/1410:46 amMSY - SJC
1 stop15h 03mSpirit Airlines
Sat 10/188:15 amSJC - MSY
1 stop19h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/24$173
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/169:42 pmMSY - OAK
1 stop12h 07mSpirit Airlines
Tue 10/218:44 amOAK - MSY
1 stop18h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/23$176
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/139:42 pmMSY - SJC
1 stop11h 36mSpirit Airlines
Sun 10/198:15 amSJC - MSY
1 stop19h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/23$181
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Fri 10/37:45 amMSY - OAK
1 stop17h 47mSpirit Airlines
Sat 10/116:00 amOAK - MSY
1 stop21h 21mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/23$197
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/263:25 pmMSY - OAK
3 stops20h 36mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/296:30 amOAK - MSY
1 stop12h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/23$202
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/210:53 amMSY - SFO
1 stop6h 19mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/412:43 amSFO - MSY
1 stop5h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/24$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/2712:46 pmMSY - SFO
2 stops8h 16mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/1811:55 pmSFO - MSY
1 stop8h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/23$294
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Mon 9/89:57 pmMSY - SJC
2 stops24h 03mSpirit Airlines
Fri 9/126:35 amSJC - MSY
1 stop12h 15mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/24$297
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/1712:43 pmMSY - SFO
2 stops8h 19mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/2010:15 amSFO - MSY
2 stops8h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/23$299
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/226:40 amMSY - SFO
2 stops11h 05mSouthwest
Thu 9/2512:55 pmSFO - MSY
1 stop7h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 8/24$300

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Customize your flight search to find flights from New Orleans to San Francisco Bay Area that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 25, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to San Francisco Bay Area that are best for you.

Fly from

New Orleans

Fly to

San Francisco Bay Area

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New OrleansOakland

MSY - OAK

MSYOAK

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 10/14

10:46 am-9:49 pm

1 stop13h 03m

Oakland

Sat 10/18

6:00 am-5:21 am

1 stop21h 21m

$150

New OrleansOakland

MSY - OAK

MSYOAK

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 10/17

9:42 pm-7:49 am

1 stop12h 07m

Oakland

Tue 10/21

8:44 am-5:21 am

1 stop18h 37m

$172

New OrleansSan Jose

MSY - SJC

MSYSJC

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 10/14

10:46 am-11:49 pm

1 stop15h 03m

San Jose

Sat 10/18

8:15 am-5:21 am

1 stop19h 06m

$173

New OrleansOakland

MSY - OAK

MSYOAK

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 10/16

9:42 pm-7:49 am

1 stop12h 07m

Oakland

Tue 10/21

8:44 am-5:21 am

1 stop18h 37m

$176

New OrleansSan Jose

MSY - SJC

MSYSJC

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 10/13

9:42 pm-7:18 am

1 stop11h 36m

San Jose

Sun 10/19

8:15 am-5:21 am

1 stop19h 06m

$181

New OrleansOakland

MSY - OAK

MSYOAK

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 10/3

7:45 am-11:32 pm

1 stop17h 47m

Oakland

Sat 10/11

6:00 am-5:21 am

1 stop21h 21m

$197

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 10/2

7:00 am-11:45 am

1 stop6h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 10/6

5:45 am-3:22 pm

1 stop7h 37m

$289

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 10/3

10:47 am-3:09 pm

1 stop6h 22m

San Francisco

Sun 10/5

12:50 am-10:23 am

1 stop7h 33m

$289

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 10/10

7:25 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop6h 32m

San Francisco

Sun 10/12

12:43 am-10:48 am

1 stop8h 05m

$289

New OrleansSan Francisco

MSY - SFO

MSYSFO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 11/12

2:55 pm-8:21 pm

1 stop7h 26m

San Francisco

Sun 11/16

6:00 am-5:33 pm

1 stop9h 33m

$289

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from New Orleans to San Francisco Bay Area

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Orleans to San Francisco Bay Area

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Orleans to San Francisco Bay Area?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from New Orleans to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MSY to XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from New Orleans to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 25, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New Orleans to San Francisco Bay Area as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Francisco Bay Area. Reviews last updated August 25, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from New Orleans to San Francisco Bay Area have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

PDX - SJC

They had no snacks and had to pay for the Wifi.

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

PDX - SJC

They had no snacks and had to pay for the Wifi.

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

PDX - SJC

They had no snacks and had to pay for the Wifi.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

PDX - SJC

They had no snacks and had to pay for the Wifi.

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

PDX - SJC

They had no snacks and had to pay for the Wifi.

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

PDX - SJC

They had no snacks and had to pay for the Wifi.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from New Orleans to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Located just 11.4 mi from the city center, New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Francisco Bay Area from New Orleans.

  • How popular is this New Orleans to San Francisco Bay Area flight route?

  • How long is the flight from New Orleans to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Spirit Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines can get you from New Orleans to San Francisco Bay Area in just under 6h 22m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 41m. There are 1906 mi between New Orleans and San Francisco Bay Area. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from New Orleans to San Francisco Bay Area?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New Orleans to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Before booking your flight to San Francisco Bay Area from New Orleans, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Virgin Australia (61%), United Airlines (61%), Air New Zealand( 61%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from New Orleans to San Francisco Bay Area?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,107 for a flight from New Orleans to San Francisco Bay Area. The cheapest flight overall is $153 while the most popular route, (New Orleans Louis Armstrong - San Francisco) is currently priced at $173.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Orleans to San Francisco Bay Area that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New Orleans to San Francisco Bay Area flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New Orleans to San Francisco Bay Area?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Orleans to San Francisco Bay Area.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Orleans to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans to San Francisco Bay Area by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Orleans to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from New Orleans to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$89Average$256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$130Average$236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$169Average$325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$196Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$269Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$282Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$296Average$586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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